Catch-a-Fire Pizza to Open New Location in College Hill

Local pizza joint Catch-a-Fire has announced that it’s opening a fourth location, this one in College Hill.

Catch-a-Fire is best known for its wood-fired pizzas and selection of craft beers, wine and cocktails. In a press release Friday, College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CURC) said the pizzeria will open its new location in the Business District at 5920 Hamilton Ave., just across the street from Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park.

“We are delighted to welcome such an accomplished business, taking root in the heart of College Hill. The addition of Catch-a-Fire Pizza to our already thriving business district further enriches our dynamic commercial landscape,” Emmanuel Karikari, CEO of College Hill CURC, said in the release. “Catch-a-Fire Pizza will complement our business district's diverse array of businesses, enhancing our reputation as a premier destination for dining and entertainment.”

Catch-a-Fire co-owners Jeff and Melissa Ledford said they can’t wait to join the community and have a lot of respect for what’s happening in the neighborhood.

“We chose College Hill for our next location because we are very impressed with the sense of community there, as well as the dynamic dining scene,” Melissa added.

The menu at College Hill will feature Catch-a-Fire’s fan-favorite wood-fired pizzas along with the newer Sicilian-style pies, shareable appetizers, entrée salads, artisan sandwiches and signature desserts. All dough, sauces, dressings and more are crafted daily, and the pizzeria also offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.

Renovations are planned to begin in the next few weeks, with the goal of opening the restaurant in the early fall. The space will have amenities like a spacious patio and a large parking lot. Guests will also be able to dine while watching the pizza prep and cooking happening in the exhibition kitchen, and the restaurant plans on hosting monthly wine tastings and live music.

When it opens, Catch-a-Fire will offer full service for lunch and dinner daily. The Ledfords also say they will be working closely with the College Hill community, hiring team members from the area and planning to host events with their “Pizza for Purpose” fundraising model, which will go toward local nonprofits.

Catch-a-Fire is also located in Blue Ash (9290 Kenwood Road), Lebanon (511 N. Broadway St.) and Westwood (inside West Side Brewing at 3044 Harrison Ave.). More info: catchafirepizza.com .